Delphine Girl

Popularity: #908 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

French; Greek

Meaning

Greek: dolphin; French: of the sea

Historical & Cultural Background

Delphine is derived from the Greek word 'delphis,' meaning dolphin, which is associated with the ancient city of Delphi, known for its oracle. The name became popular in France and has been used since the Middle Ages. It is often associated with elegance and sophistication in French culture.

Trend Summary

Delphine has seen a modest resurgence in popularity in the United States in recent years.

Similar Names

Daphne, Selene, Aline, Coraline, Eveline, Josephine, Seraphine

Variants

  • Delphina
  • Delphin

International Variants

  • Delphine (French)
  • Delfina (Spanish)
  • Delphina (Italian)

Famous people named Delphine

Delphine Arnault is a French businesswoman known for her role at LVMH.

Delphine Seyrig was a French actress and director, celebrated for her work in films such as 'Last Year at Marienbad.'.

Delphine de Vigan is a French author recognized for her novels and literary contributions.

Delphine Boël is a Belgian artist and sculptor known for her contemporary art.

Fictional characters named Delphine

Delphine Cormier is a character in the television series 'Orphan Black,' known for her role as a scientist.

Delphine LaLaurie appears in 'American Horror Story: Coven,' depicted as a historical figure with a dark past.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Delphine was first seen in the United States in 1880. Delphine has ranked as high as #794 nationally which occurred in 1958 and has been most popular in Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Minnesota. In the past 5 years the name Delphine has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Delphine (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 10
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18805
18819
188210
188315
18849
18855
188611
188712
188814
188912
189017
189110
189216
189316
189421
189513
189617
189718
189820
189914
190036
190121
190226
190320
190428
190527
190630
190730
190832
190937
191052
191157
191277
191366
1914107
1915123
1916137
1917130
1918125
1919147
1920165
1921201
1922180
1923199
1924223
1925204
1926203
1927237
1928242
1929226
1930242
1931220
1932187
1933180
1934170
1935160
1936163
1937144
1938138
1939126
1940116
1941117
1942111
1943117
1944100
194589
194691
194781
194895
194988
1950104
1951141
1952150
1953136
1954140
1955120
1956154
1957132
1958348
1959251
1960192
1961168
1962136
196392
1964106
196586
196656
196755
196852
196944
197044
197159
197238
197341
197437
197532
197624
197723
197821
197924
198023
198115
198218
198311
198412
198511
198611
198716
19888
198916
19906
19918
199213
199311
199410
199514
19967
199714
199811
19999
200011
200110
20027
200317
200417
200512
200620
200711
200818
200931
201024
201126
201235
201336
201435
201560
201646
201743
201849
201943
202042
202141
202251
202343
202442